After Gathering Extensive Information About the Colleges She Was Interested

question 55

Multiple Choice

After gathering extensive information about the colleges she was interested in attending, Krista let the information "incubate" outside her conscious awareness for several days. This provided time for her decision to be potentially enhanced by

• A) a critical period.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) an algorithm.
• D) intuition.

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Definitions:

Clusters

Groups of similar items, people, or events that are positioned closely together, often implying some shared characteristics.

Inflexible

Lacking flexibility; unable to change or adapt to new situations or perspectives.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thoughts that are counterproductive and interfere with an individual’s ability to effectively cope with stress, challenges, or goals.

Impaired Functioning

A reduction in the ability to perform daily tasks and activities effectively, often due to physical, mental, or emotional disabilities or conditions.